Prices at 3 hospitals in Maryland, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $8,438 — 44% above the US median ($5,862), roughly 13.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | $1,393 | $709 | ★ 5/5 | 231 min | 13.5% |
| Atlantic General Hospital | Berlin, MD | $8,438 | $8,438 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | 14.9% |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | $10,536 | $8,873 | ★ 2/5 | 314 min | 15.5% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $8,438 — about 13.5× the Medicare rate ($624). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,249).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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